Nick Suzuki leads Canadiens to triumph over Panthers with late goal

On March 30, 2025, the Montreal Canadiens faced off against the Florida Panthers in an exciting NHL matchup held in Sunrise, Florida. The Canadiens secured a 4-2 victory, with Nick Suzuki playing a crucial role in the win. In the third period, with just under 18 minutes remaining, Suzuki scored a pivotal goal on a snapshot, putting his team ahead 3-2. The assists on Suzuki's goal came from Juraj Slafkovsky and Lane Hutson, highlighting the teamwork among players as they worked to secure the victory. The game also saw contributions from other Canadiens players, including Patrik Laine, Brendan Gallagher, and Slafkovsky, each of whom scored in the match. This balanced offensive effort helped the Canadiens overcome a strong performance from the Panthers, who managed goals from Seth Jones and Sam Reinhart. Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault was instrumental in the win, stopping 24 shots and demonstrating solid defensive skills throughout the game. In contrast, Sergei Bobrovsky, the Panthers' goalkeeper, had 18 saves, underscoring the challenges faced by his team. The victory improved the Canadiens' record to 4-3-3 over their last 10 games, while the Panthers reached a 5-5-0 record in the same timeframe. The match was characterized by intense competition, marked by key moments such as Gallagher's empty-net goal that occurred with just 1:44 left on the clock. This goal solidified the Canadiens' victory and showcased Gallagher's current form, as he has amassed three goals and five assists across his last seven games. Lane Hutson also earned recognition during the match, recording three assists and matching an NHL rookie record for multi-assist games. With 14 such games in the ongoing season, Hutson tied Larry Murphy’s record from the 1980-81 season, while still trailing Chris Chelios, who holds the all-time rookie record with 16 in the 1984-85 season. Following this compelling game, both teams are set to face each other again next Tuesday, promising another exciting encounter.